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Can I Take Lorazepam Along With Lithium And Mirtazapine?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jun 2018
Question: hello, can you take lorazapam with lithium and mirtzapine? thank you
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes, but sedation could be a serious problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
This list of medications should only be prescribed by a psychiatrist. The patient must be monitored carefully for side effects as all three medications can cause side effects. The doses and schedule of treatment must be controlled carefully. Lorazepam and mirtazapine are both very sedating and the patient taking them together should probably not drive or operate machinery unless the doses are just taken at night.
I hope this helps,
Dr. Robinson
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Can I Take Lorazepam Along With Lithium And Mirtazapine?

Brief Answer: yes, but sedation could be a serious problem Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for your question. This list of medications should only be prescribed by a psychiatrist. The patient must be monitored carefully for side effects as all three medications can cause side effects. The doses and schedule of treatment must be controlled carefully. Lorazepam and mirtazapine are both very sedating and the patient taking them together should probably not drive or operate machinery unless the doses are just taken at night. I hope this helps, Dr. Robinson